| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-10197
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U.S. v. Jackson
Consecutive prison terms can be imposed on defendant following revocation of concurrent terms of supervised release. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 6, 1999 | |
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97-50643 and 97-50645
|
U.S. v. Montero-Camargo
Vehicles' turnaround prior to checkpoint, combined with tandem driving and ethnicity of occupants, can be sufficient to justify border patrol agents' investigative stop. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
|
97-55649
|
Ellis v. City of San Diego
Doctor who performs medical procedure without plaintiff's consent, isn't shielded from civil rights suit under California's Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
|
98-50289 and 98-50295
|
U.S. v. Ramirez
Conspiracy and drug smuggling conviction requires more than defendant's mere presence in drug-laden vehicle. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
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97-16449
|
Hodgers-Durgin v. De La Vina
Order |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | ||
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98-55037
|
U.S. v. LaValle
Review of federal sentence, that includes enhancement based on now stricken prior state conviction, is proper. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
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96-55892
|
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center v. Shalala
Administrative Procedure Act claim for improper issuance of new federal policy on Medicare accrues when policy is announced. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
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97-56324, 98-56216, 98-56631 and 98-56365
|
Unocal Corp. v. Kaabipour
Petroleum Marketing Practices Act isn't violated by franchise buyer's financing and securing purchase with franchisor's interest in service stations. |
Contracts |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
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97-55379
|
Bankruptcy of Gruntz
State court ruling that automatic stay didn't apply in criminal case doesn't bind bankruptcy court to same conclusion. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
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97-56772
|
Bankruptcy of P.R.T.C. Inc.
A bankruptcy trustee can transfer to a creditor the right to sue and avoid transactions. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
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98-50011
|
U.S. v. Malandrini
Period of supervised release doesn't begin running until after defendant is released from prison. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
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97-10139 and 97-10215
|
U.S. v. Leon-Reyes
Admission of testimony summaries from previous trial for purpose of showing perjury isn't abuse of discretion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
|
97-10445, 97-10457, 97-10463, 97-10494-6, 97-10515 and 97-10527
|
U.S. v. Hopper
Phony warrant submitted to prevent collection of tax debt and enforcement of tax lien constitutes obstruction of Justice of IRS proceedings. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
|
97-70000
|
Ratnam v. INS
Order |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | ||
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98-15163
|
Blunk v. Arizona Dept. of Transportation
State can regulate non-Indian's commercial use of non-reservation land that is owned by Indian tribe. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
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97-17006
|
Miller v. Reed
Department of Motor Vehicles refusal to renew one's driver's license without a Social Security number doesn't violate right to interstate travel. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
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97-50157 and 97-50286
|
U.S. v. Deeb
Use of investors money to keep stock certificates in defendant's own name to cover margin purchases warrants conviction under money laundering statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
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97-56628
|
Bankruptcy of George
60-day time period to reject a real estate lease applies to lease on property held in trust by city for public use. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
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98-15025
|
Ficklin v. Hatcher
Despite court giving erroneous jury instructions, defendant can still be convicted if jury doesn't rely on faulty instructions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
|
98-15088
|
Mingtai Fire & Marine Insurance Co. v. United Parcel Service
Since Taiwan isn't bound by China's adherence to Warsaw Convention, suit for lost cargo from Taiwan to California is limited by contract. |
Contracts |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
|
96-99020, 96-99025 and 96-99026
|
Lambright v. Stewart
Order |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | ||
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97-56169
|
Onossian v. Block
Police officers are insulated from constitutional attack for injuries caused while justifiably chasing criminal suspect. |
Civil Rights |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
|
98-15768
|
Henry v. Kernan
Defendant's confession is involuntary and therefore inadmissible if it is result of psychologically coercive questioning and unheeded requests for counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
|
98-70253
|
NLRB v. General Teamsters Local No. 439
Union cannot discipline member for reporting co-worker's misconduct when member is required to do so by employer. |
Labor Law |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
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96-16323
|
Wakefield v. Thompson
Inmate's Eighth Amendment rights may be violated when state correctional officer fails to provide a supply of prescription medication on the prisoner's release from confinement. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
|
97-35688
|
Chaffin v. United States
Although government is immune from design decisions, tort liability can exist if it had superior knowledge of, but failed to reduce, risks. |
Government |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
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98-15060
|
Craft v. Campbell Soup Co.
Federal Arbitration Act's exclusionary provision doesn't apply to labor contracts within the Commerce Clause's scope. |
Labor Law |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
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97-55968 and 97-55997
|
Bankruptcy of Arden
Court must consider Bankruptcy Code's cap on damages for lease termination in determining claim compromise and plan confirmation issues. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
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98-15772
|
Spanner v. United Airlines Inc.
Airline cannot invoke limited liability for lost luggage under Warsaw Convention if baggage check given to passenger doesn't contain required information. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 6, 1999 | |
|
96-15267 and 96-15274
|
Snyder v. Freight Construction General Driver Warehousemen and Helpers
Union's executive board can use union funds to obtain attorney and file action against union official who has violated his fiduciary duties. |
Labor Law |
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Aug. 6, 1999 |